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stephzh

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on: Jun 25, 2018
A nurse is teaching the daughter of a client who has Alzheimer's disease. The daughter asks, Will the medication my mother is taking improve her dementia? How should the nurse respond?
 
  a. It will allow your mother to live independently for several more years.
  b. It is used to halt the advancement of Alzheimer's disease but will not cure it.
  c. It will not improve her dementia but can help control emotional responses.
  d. It is used to improve short-term memory but will not improve problem solving.

Question 2

After teaching a client newly diagnosed with epilepsy, the nurse assesses the client's understanding. Which statement by the client indicates a need for additional teaching?
 
  a. I will wear my medical alert bracelet at all times.
  b. While taking my epilepsy medications, I will not drink any alcoholic beverages.
  c. I will tell my doctor about my prescription and over-the-counter medications.
  d. If I am nauseated, I will not take my epilepsy medication.


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blfontai

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Drug therapy is not effective for treating dementia or halting the advancement of Alzheimer's disease. However, certain drugs may help suppress emotional disturbances and psychiatric manifestations. Medication therapy may not allow the client to safely live independently.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
The nurse must emphasize that antiepileptic drugs must be taken even if the client is nauseous. Discontinuing the medication can predispose the client to seizure activity and status epilepticus. The client should not drink alcohol while taking seizure medications. The client should wear a medical alert bracelet and should make the doctor aware of all medications to prevent complications of polypharmacy.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Excellent

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